TheWhiteRabbit

I re-watched and it appears you're right about the goblet placement! The only thing I can think of now is after Olenna tinkers with Sansa's necklace you hear that drop as she is walking across the King's table. This would be an opportune time to slip the poison. If that's not the case I would think someone else must be involved.

This is absolutely not the case. After Joffrey drinks the wine that Tyrion pours him, the pie comes and Joffrey gives his goblet to Margery so he can grab his sword and cut the pigeon pie. Margery puts the goblet on the table in front of Queen of Thorns. That's where the goblet is when Joffrey cuts the pie. The next time he drinks from the goblet he dies. See here: http://imgur.com/a/2DtPH

I would argue Arya has had it worse than Sansa. I feel like book Sansa is still in denial where as it appears show Sansa is wising up a lot quicker. Ya, I was being a little bit over the top, but as you said I would like her to become a little bit more active in her own life. She definitely can learn a lot from one of the best players in the game, but eventually I'd like to see her take some control, and if in that decision she eventually kills Littlefinger, how sweet! Again as you said, hopefully Martin has her take a little more initiative and she uses her abilities in the next books.

Why doesn't Sansa just pull an Arya and shank Littlefinger a couple times with a sharp blade?

I think this website summed up pretty nicely who killed Joff based on TV observations only. http://imgur.com/a/2DtPH

Are you TS? I understand where you're coming from. I'm team Arya, but I don't know if she'd make a great Queen. Maybe so since she doesn't want it. Honestly, Tyrion would probably be the best. I know there has to be some Stannis fans out there though that are at least holding on too a little hope that he'll be seated upon the throne in end. I'm the same way with Jon. He looks pretty much next to dead right now, but that doesn't keep me from holding out hope that he is going to make it somehow.

What do most of them think? He'll die up North?

When I paused it the face looked like the new white walker from one of the trailers. Btw I came to a revelation earlier. I'm sorry about this team Stannis, but if D&D now how the story ends and they're making Stannis into an even bigger prick than he is in the books I very much doubt he'll be sitting on the Iron Thonre in end.

The only thing I'll say in their defense is they could have given a better reason for burning the traitors than their religious beliefs. That was messed up, but not grievous enough for me to fault the episode on its entirety. Overall it was a great episode, but EP1 is still my favorite of the season so far!

I don't understand all this outrage over Stannis. Honestly, I thought he was mostly a prick until a certain point in the books that should be around episode 9. The show has just chosen to accentuate the more prickly side of his nature, but to come to the conclusion that he's going to be next major villain is a major stretch. Lets also remember this is Game of Thrones. The majority of the characters are not all good or evil.

Just watched it a second time. This one was great, but the last one was perfect. I gave this one a 9. Best parts: Bolton family Bran Vision: I noticed a flash of something that didn't appear to be from a prior episode. When I went back and paused it, you can see what appears to be the White Walker from one of the trailers. The camera is facing up and looking through frozen ice as if someone is trapped under frozen water. Stannis line: I've suffered through things I hate my entire life. Sansa: She had like one line, but her facial expressions throughout the EP were so spot on that she didn't need to say anything for you to know how she was feeling. Cersei and Jamie being side by side as their son died. Joffrey's death was executed perfectly. The only thing I thought could have been better was a little bit more chaos as Joff died. However, what I loved most about this episode was how they set the audience up to hate Joffrey even more. I mean I already hated him, but after he made those comments about chopping Ned Stark's head off in front of Sansa I really wanted him dead.

Absolutely loved the irony and tenderness? of that act.

I partly agree. People complaining about the whitewashing is annoying. But speculating about if he will or won't is completely fine.

I'm getting worried about this too. How bad would it be if Shae was kidnapped by Cersei/Tywin and forced to testify against Tyrion and then raped by Tywin, but when Tyrion finds her he doesn't believe her? Or is that a good thing?

No. Sigur Ros lol. Btw the two unsullied I watched it with think Oberyn had something to do with the poisoning since he hates Lannisters so much.

I didn't know, but rotten tomatoes is rating game of thrones episodes. EP1 is currently at 96%!

Hey now, it's always polite to speak kindly of the dead. Especially if it's a white lie. :laugh:

I agree. This might be my favorite premiere or at least tied with the series premiere. I thought the pacing was perfect. At the end of each scene I thought to myself I can't wait to see what happens next! So naturally I am already dying to see what happens in episode 2.

OMG AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!! 7 SEASONS FOR SURE!!! LOL

Do we know if this premiere's ratings record broke last seasons?

I'm really confused about some of you being disappointed with the tavern fight. I thought it was great.

Are we sure?

Thought it was the best season opener since season 1. Especially the last part.

I agree. Overall this episode was very good, but Arya's scene was so impressive I had to give it a 9. The quality of the finale should not be diminished just because some "oh shit" moment didnt happen in the final scene of the episode. I think it's hilarious that some of you give a more negative e review just because the format of S3 doesn't match the last two seasons